Re: New tow rig, forget the 1 ton

Posted by scotc on September 23, 2011 at 19:23:14 from (72.101.76.154):

In Reply to: New tow rig, forget the 1 ton posted by 26Red on September 23, 2011 at 14:02:30:

That first one looks like a 4700 or 4900, they replaced the 1700 and 1900, I think in the early 90s, and you can probably find one in decent shape cheap. Most likely will have a DT466 and a Spicer 5+2 in it. Hard to kill them. A DT466 with an Allison auto is a nice combination.

Something like a Freightliner FL70 or FL120 would be a good choice, too. Or a factory or factory converted Century class daycab, but the converted one will probably be a long wheelbase tandem. The factory conversion has a very spacious cab.

GM used to make a good medium and heavy-duty truck, I don't know how the quality was on the later ones though.

Basically look for one that hasn't rusted away.

Pulling a gooseneck with a semi is nice. They are slower when you have to make a lot of turns, but you hit the brakes, and you STOP!

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